Managing Intellectual Property. Ranked as a top U.S. law firm for securing “the highest-quality patents;” recognized as a national leader in the patent category for bio life sciences; five IP attorneys recognized as “IP Stars” (2013–2018)

Benchmark Litigation. Recognized as the Regional Firm of the Year—Northeast, as well as a top-tier firm in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and as a recommended firm in Rhode Island; eight Nixon Peabody attorneys also listed as “Local Litigation Stars” (2018 edition)

2013 Bond Buyer “Far West Deal of the Year.” Nixon Peabody served as special counsel to the California Pollution Control Financing Authority for its Water Furnishing Revenue Bonds, Poseidon Resources Desalination Project, Series 2012.

2013 Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst. Ranked 4th nationally for the number of private equity and venture capital funds that had a final close in 2012 and 14th for the number of private equity and venture capital deals negotiated and closed that year.

2012 Thomson Reuters. Public Finance practice ranked as the 8th most active bond counsel in the nation, and the 2nd most active underwriters’ counsel. Also ranked among the most active disclosure counsel.